1045 Carbon Steel Katana with Samurai Tsuba - Black Lacquer Saya, Beige Ito, Full Tang

The 28.3-inch 1045 carbon steel blade is hand-finished to 58 HRC hardness, with a defined hamon line tracing the edge from habaki to kissaki. The polished chrome surface catches light cleanly, and the hand-sharpened edge reflects the attention given to each stage of the forging process. For collectors exploring this steel grade, our 1045 Katana collection covers a full range of options in this category.

The tsuka measures 10.2 inches and follows traditional koshirae construction - genuine white rayskin (same) underlays the full-length wrap, and beige ito is crossed in the classic diamond pattern over it. The result is a grip that holds its shape and provides consistent hand placement.

The alloy tsuba is cast in silver-tone metal and depicts a samurai figure in detailed relief against a scenic background - clouds, ground texture, and flowing robes rendered with clear definition. The menuki accents beneath the ito carry through the same silver-tone aesthetic. This style of figurative tsuba sits naturally within the broader Antique Katana tradition of narrative fittings.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in high-gloss piano lacquer - a deep, even black that resists scratching and gives the scabbard a polished, formal appearance. At 30.3 inches, it fits the blade with close tolerance. A beige sageo cord is knotted at the koiguchi, visually connecting the saya to the tsuka wrap.

Overall length is 40.5 inches and weight is 2.65 lbs. The full koshirae assembly - samurai tsuba, rayskin same, beige ito and sageo, piano lacquer saya - makes this a cohesive piece suited to display or kata practice.